Date: 1884-06-17
Result:
18-30
Vote Subject Matter:
Social Welfare
/ Regulation Special Interest
Sponsor: VEST, George Graham (D-MO)
Bill number: S1283
Description: TO AMEND S. 1283, BY PROVIDING THAT IN NO CASE OR PROCEEDING MENTIONED IN THIS SECTION SHALL THE HUSBAND OR WIFE BE A COMPETENT WITNESS, EXCEPT AS TO FACT OF A LAWFUL MARRIAGE HAVING BEEN CONTRACTED. (P. 5188-1)
Original source documents:
Congressional Record vol. 15-1, p. 5243;
Senate Journal vol. 48-1, p. 778;
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